Speaking of Women's Health

Send us Fan Mail Eva Saulnier, Attorney at Law at Zashin & Rich joins the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to share tips and advice for women when it comes to divorce, custody and all aspects of domestic relations.  For more information on Eva Saulnier, please visit zrlaw.com . You can also visit aaml.org to find a Family Law lawyer in your area. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Guest host and Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Executive Producer Leigh Klekar shares tips on how to find balance when it comes to managing all aspects of life including work, home, kids and everything else women try to conquer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this spooky Halloween podcast episode from Host Holly L. Thacker, MD. Dr. Thacker discusses tips for kids and adults to have a fun, healthy and safe Halloween. Plus, she shares the perfect fall recipes.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Host Holly Thacker, MD discusses what women need to know about the connection between menopause and breast cancer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The media and celebrity endorsements have promoted a number of misconceptions about the risks and benefits associated with the various forms of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT).  Host Holly Thacker, MD sets the record straight on BHT and why they are not a more safe and effective form of therapy for menopausal symptoms. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nurse Alexandria Delasantos joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health podcast to discuss the eight most common questions women have when starting menopausal hormone therapy. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly Thacker, MD speaks with Speaking of Women's Health (SWH) Founder and Chief Strategist Dianne Dunkelman about the women's health program. Dianne Dunkelman founded SWH and Clever Crazes for Kids to help women and their families have the information they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. SWH Podcast Producer Leigh Klekar joins in...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Amy Morrison Zack joins Dr. Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to talk about an upcoming CME-certified event, Primary Care +: Updates in Primary Care, Women's Health and Behavioral Medicine. This 3-day, CME-certified event is designed for family physicians, general internists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care pro...

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly Thacker, MD shares tips and tricks to help fight colds, flu and more respiratory viruses. Tune in to hear what she recommends to her patients to stay healthy this cold and flu season. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Curious as to how things work behind the scenes at Speaking of Women's Health?  Get to know our Podcast Producer and Marketing Manager, Leigh Klekar, in this one-on-one interview with Host Holly Thacker, MD. Leigh shares the history of SWH and how the program has grown over the years. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Dr. Holly Thacker interviews Dr. Tiffany Cochran to discuss everything you wanted to know about blood clots in women. Dr. Cochran is a recent graduate of Dr. Thacker's Women's Health Fellowship Program and is now a General Internist/Women's Health Specialist at BJHCHS .  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes and aid in brain function. But if you are taking omega-3 fish oil capsules rather than eating foods high in omega-3s, are you getting the same benefit and are there any negative side effects? Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses the benefits of consuming foods high in omega-3s and omega-6s and...

Send us Fan Mail Director of Medical Breast Services at Cleveland Clinic Holly Pederson, MD talks with Host Holly Thacker, MD about the latest breast cancer research and everything you need to know about hormone therapy, treatments, genetic testing and more. For more information on Dr. Pederson, please visit clevelandclinic.org . Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination of two well-studied dietary approaches - the Mediterranean diet and DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) - with some modifications.  Researchers found those who followed the MIND diet had a 53% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and those who moderately followed th...

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly L. Thacker MD is also taking this opportunity to share important pregnancy tips, including navigating nausea, necessary screenings and "labor" tips. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly L. Thacker MD interviews Chad Schlesinger, Senior Program Manager for OB/Gyn Education at the Cleveland Clinic . Chad helps recruit physicians for the multiple women’s health fellowship programs throughout the OB/GYN and Women’s Health Institute, including the Specialized Women’s Health fellowship program that Dr. Thacker started a quarter of a century ago. If you'...

Send us Fan Mail Fellow migraine sufferer and Podcast Host Holly Thacker MD talks migraines and how to know if you are having a migraine and what treatment can help. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Rosacea is often confused with facial acne, so many do not seek medical treatment. Host Holly Thacker MD discusses the symptoms of rosacea, triggers to avoid and how to get the proper diagnosis and treatment. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dry eyes frequently lead to eye discomfort, lower eyesight and reduced quality of life, particularly for people over age 50.  Host Holly Thacker MD discusses the causes of dry eyes, symptoms to look for and lifestyle habits and treatments to improve dry eyes. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director Holly L. Thacker MD talks with her dear friend and future guest podcaster Sylvia Morrison.  Sylvia is a retired Cleveland Clinic Marketing Executive who lives the Speaking of Women's Health motto Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be in Charge! She shares her secrets to living a healthy lifestyle during retirement, which...

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly Thacker MD talks about how spices and herbs can be used as medicine, how they can improve certain medical conditions and how they can improve skin and your overall health. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that there are three stages of menopause? And do you know when you enter and end these stages? Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly L. Thacker MD talks all about the different stages of menopause and how to know when menopause is actually starting. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly L. Thacker MD shares why it's important for a woman to properly care for their vulva and vaginal area. She also discusses tips like not using fabric softener sheets with your underwear. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Alexa Fiffick is joining the world of concierge medicine, but before she does, she talks with her mentor and Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker about her experience as a Women's Health fellow at Cleveland Clinic. For more information on Dr. Fiffick's Concierge Medicine of Westlake, visit https://www.mymsmedicine.com/cmow-coming-soon . You can also reach Dr. Fiffick at 44...

Send us Fan Mail Host Holly L. Thacker MD shares the latest and greatest weight loss medications. Dr. Thacker discusses when a woman should consider medication for weight loss and other important tips. Support the show